Why should he? Note that Novak hasn't been cited for contempt by any court. He can sit back, reputation intact, and laugh as this whole thing plays out. And it WILL play out, one way or the other.
Funny how the Democrat operative, Cooper, is the one who is really on the hot seat, no? Russert is a sideshow, and he has not been cited for contempt since he is "cooperating".
I think Cooper is taking his marching orders from the other Democrat operative, his wife. Maybe Mandy is tired of the guy and sees this as a handy way to get rid of him, lol.